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Daystar KJ09146BK TJ Wrangler Hood Wrangler

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  • Eliminates hood flutter and shake when the vehicle is at speed
  • Package Dimensions: 3.81 H x 22.606 L x 6.858 W (centimetres)
  • Package Weight: 0.3 pounds
  • Country of Origin : United States
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Stop the hood flutter! Daystar's Hood Wranglers are a hood latch upgrade for the 1997 and Newer Jeep Wrangler TJ. The stock hood latches utilize a weak and stretch-prone rubber that allows the hood to shake and flutter at speed. The result is often unsettling, especially when passing an 18-wheeler going the other direction! A suspension lift only aggravates the problem by allowing more air to push up on the underside of the hood.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Customers like the ease of replacement, quality, value, and tightness of the vehicle body panel. For example, they mention it's a great factory replacement, holds the hood down very tight, and is worth the money. That said, some like the Hood stability, ease of installation, and hood tightness. Opinions are mixed on fit.

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57 customers mention57 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the vehicle body panel. They mention that it's made of good material, strong, and has good hardware. Some say that the instructions are easy to understand. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality.

"...It's far stiffer and stronger than rubber and will not stretch or sag. I've had mine over 8 years and they are still snug...." Read more

"...That said, the parts themselves do seem to be of good quality so for some folks this might be the best option." Read more

"Kick butt hood latches for a Jeep Wrangler TJ. Super strong. Easy to install. Can be a little tricky to remove your old latches...." Read more

"Seems like good quality. Instructions step #2 says to remove lower latch mount from fender. I end up spinning my fastener in latch and can't remove...." Read more

45 customers mention40 positive5 negative

Customers find the installation process of the vehicle body panel to be easy. They mention that the instructions are easy to follow.

"...Did not have to take anything off for the second one I did. It was super easy and they are nice and tight now. No more hood flop." Read more

"These poly replacements of the factory rubber hold downs installed easily and came with new hardware. A couple of things to note:1...." Read more

"Quick and easy install. These are very tight and will take alittle more effort to latch the hood. The hood no longer bounces around while driving...." Read more

"These were easy to install on my Wrangler TJ. Tightened the hood and stopped the bouncing. Once the stretch a bit they should be easier to use." Read more

39 customers mention36 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the hood stability of the product. They mention that it works as stated, no more hood fluttering, wobbles, or shakes on the highway. It also eliminates hood vibration, bouncing, and hood movement.

"...It was super easy and they are nice and tight now. No more hood flop." Read more

"...The hood no longer bounces around while driving. Definitely worth the money." Read more

"...Holds the hood solidly, no rattle at all...." Read more

"...Tightened the hood and stopped the bouncing. Once the stretch a bit they should be easier to use." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers like the tightness of the hood latches. They mention that they hold the Hood down very tight, and never move. Some say that the latched loosely without adjustment to the hose. However, most are satisfied with the tight hold and the ability to fix hood flutter.

"...Holds the hood solidly, no rattle at all...." Read more

"...Latched loosely without adjustment to hood." Read more

"They definitely hold the hood down and completely eliminate hood vibration...." Read more

"...These work great fit very tight and easily hold hood down tightly." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers find the replacement part easy to install. They say it's a good replacement for the stock rubber mounts and UV faded factory straps. They also mention that the hardware is great and it takes about 10 minutes to swap out the old pins.

"...I found that with a good set of vice grips it was pretty easy to get the old pins out...." Read more

"These are an excellent replacement for the stock rubber mounts. The polyurethane is much stiffer and totally eliminates hood fludder...." Read more

"These are a great factory replacement, will be a tight fit. Hope they hold up over time." Read more

"These babies are stiff! Comes with great hardware and easy to swap out, took about 10 minutes to replace both...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the vehicle body panel worth the money and cheaper than other options.

"...The only downside is they are much harder to snap closed but well worth the trade off. The screws have pre applied loctite...." Read more

"...The hood no longer bounces around while driving. Definitely worth the money." Read more

"...One note is the shims will cost another $10, but they are well worth it." Read more

"As advertised, inexpensive and easy to install. Pliers took out the old pins, swap and done." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers like the hood tightness of the product. They mention that it keeps the Hood shut tight and is more rugged than their factory counterpart. However, some customers say that the product makes it harder to lock the horn closed.

"...gone, as it should be because these suckers do make it harder to lock the hood closed!" Read more

"...They keep the hood tight and are more rugged than their factory counterpart. Work well. I just wish there were washers included...." Read more

"...in the end it worked out and they're very tight so the hood is definitely closed down tight. We'll see how long they last. I am glad they look stock." Read more

"...My latches were so tight the hardware flexed while clamping, but my hood is tight, zero flutter!" Read more

38 customers mention22 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the vehicle body panel. Some mention that it fits very tight and holds the hood down well, while others say that it's too tight and the shoulders are about 1/16" too short.

"...The new ones fit very snugly and first time latching the hood with them will require some effort. Hopefully they will last several years." Read more

"...The shoulders are about 1/16" too short...." Read more

"...It was super easy and they are nice and tight now. No more hood flop." Read more

"...The Daystar lasted 6 years, and both failed. The replacement pair were too long, and wouldn't allow the latch to lock in place." Read more

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One of them had no thread at all. Thank God I work in a machine shop. I must've been the unlucky one. Other then that,it came out good and I will by another if anything were to happen.
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hornet6
5.0 out of 5 stars Snug Fit and Seems Like Durable Material - Threaded Pins are A Plus !
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
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Lost one of my hood latches while off road over the weekend. And the remaining one looked like it needed to be replaced as well. I just finished installing these new ones and am very happy with them. I like that the bolts/pins that hold them on are threaded which will probably be more secure than what was on there before. Unfortunately I didn't think to look for the parts when I lost the one so I had to buy one new full latch assembly for about $13 just to get the top part that locks into the receiver part that's mounted to the hood. I found that with a good set of vice grips it was pretty easy to get the old pins out. I had seen a video on youtube where the guy used a hack saw to get them off, but I didn't find that to be necessary at all. The new ones fit very snugly and first time latching the hood with them will require some effort. Hopefully they will last several years.
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Brettr164
5.0 out of 5 stars Super easy just have the right tools
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
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I was about to write a bad review as it was so hard to get the factory bolts out on the first one. Then YouTube to the rescue I watched someone grab two locking pliers and bam done. The second one to replace took 2 minutes. Spun each side in opposite directions on the top and bottom while still mounted on the hood. Both snapped and I released it and they both just fell out. Did not have to take anything off for the second one I did. It was super easy and they are nice and tight now. No more hood flop.
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NICK
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice! Tight hold!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016
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These poly replacements of the factory rubber hold downs installed easily and came with new hardware. A couple of things to note:
1. There is an up and down side to these. Recommend replacing one at a time so you can reference the other side. If you put them in upside-down, the latches will fall against your fender and possibly damage the paint.
2. The factory hardware may be very hard to remove. I found using a cordless impact driver really helped. Got nowhere with 2 srewdrivers.
3. I found it easier/safer to remove the bracket from the fender (a single nut) to do the install.
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DavidP
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally eliminates hood fludder
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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These are an excellent replacement for the stock rubber mounts. The polyurethane is much stiffer and totally eliminates hood fludder. The only downside is they are much harder to snap closed but well worth the trade off. The screws have pre applied loctite. Plus they are made in the USA
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Craig F
5.0 out of 5 stars Great hood latch straps
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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Quick and easy install. These are very tight and will take alittle more effort to latch the hood. The hood no longer bounces around while driving. Definitely worth the money.
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Rodney
4.0 out of 5 stars This fixes the lousy failure prone stock latches on TJs.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2021
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As many TJ Jeep owners ('97-'06) know, the stock rubber hood latches on these models stretch and split after several years and start popping open as you drive. You get out (or notice as you walk back) and see one or both latches are hanging open. It's annoying and at first it makes you think someone has messed with your ride until you figure out what is going on. It's considerably worse on rigs that are left outside as it's the UV in sunlight that causes the damage. These are the only replacements I've seen that are polyurethane and not rubber. It's far stiffer and stronger than rubber and will not stretch or sag. I've had mine over 8 years and they are still snug. Keep in mind they are more difficult to snap open or closed than the stock rubber but then again that's exactly what you want. I do think they are a bit over priced at $25 though... $12-$15 seems about right for two hunks of molded urethane. Still, it is a quality product and definitely outlasts the stock rubber it replaces.
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MKM
3.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" but pricey
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2015
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Great product. Does a fine job as a replacement for my cracked and weathered ones ('98 Jeep Wrangler)
Holds the hood solidly, no rattle at all.
Having said this; these molded rubber parts most likely cost this company pennies to manufacture, there's no way they should cost so much. Hence the 3 star rating.
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Scottymn
5.0 out of 5 stars Good upgrade
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021
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These were easy to install on my Wrangler TJ. Tightened the hood and stopped the bouncing. Once the stretch a bit they should be easier to use.
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WOMPR
5.0 out of 5 stars The item is as described. Solves problem
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2022
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The item does exactly as it says and solves the problem perfectly. The quality is good and the installation simple.
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Kylie
1.0 out of 5 stars Incorrect Length
Reviewed in Australia on October 15, 2023
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Have used these hood latch rubbers before on previous TJ's with great success, but was very disappointed with the ones they sent this time as they are the wrong length and won't keep the bonnet closed even though the packaging states they are for a TJ Wrangler. Unfortunately, not worth the shipping to send back from Australia so waste of money.
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Kylie
1.0 out of 5 stars Incorrect Length
Reviewed in Australia on October 15, 2023
Have used these hood latch rubbers before on previous TJ's with great success, but was very disappointed with the ones they sent this time as they are the wrong length and won't keep the bonnet closed even though the packaging states they are for a TJ Wrangler. Unfortunately, not worth the shipping to send back from Australia so waste of money.
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Jay Pilgrim
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product.
Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2019
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Completely solved my hood flutter issue. Easy to install and a lot stiffer than factory straps.
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Enrique
5.0 out of 5 stars Becareful with the temperature when installing.
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2020
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The quality is very good. the material looks strong and durable. The only problem is that the temperature in the instructions is in degrees Fahrenheit. For the same reason I did not pay attention and I broke one of the hood latches. My only recommendation is to put installation instructions on both Farenheit and Celcius measurements. Do not install these locks at less than 20 degrees celcius.
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Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2017
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Awesome product! Easy Install on my 97 Tj. No more hood flap.
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